{"id":212,"date":"2016-11-22T16:44:17","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T16:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mohawkautocenter.com\/blogs\/517\/?p=212"},"modified":"2016-12-07T15:21:43","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T15:21:43","slug":"thanksgiving-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mohawkautocenter.com\/blogs\/517\/uncategorized\/thanksgiving-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is almost here! If you\u2019re planning on doing any traveling for Turkey Day, you\u2019re probably dreading the traffic. We can\u2019t make it go away, but we do have some helpful tips that will make Thanksgiving travel a little bit more tolerable. Check them out below!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Leave Early:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid driving on Wednesday and Sunday, as those are these busiest days for Thanksgiving travel. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Take A Back Road:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider alternate routes to your destination to avoid the bumper-to-bumper traffic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Be Prepared: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack a bag with road trip essentials like drinks, snacks, and charging cables for the ride.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Pay the Toll: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have your EZPass or enough change for the tolls!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Avoid Distractions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eliminate distractions while driving, especially texting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Proceed With Caution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you feel like you\u2019re in a rush, obey traffic laws like the speed limit and road signs. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get Checked Out: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure everything is working properly in your vehicle before hitting the road to avoid issues like a flat tire or overheating engine. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stueber, Scott. &#8220;Ten Driving Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Holiday.&#8221; West Bend Insurance of Wisconsin. N.p., 19 Nov. 2013. 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